Recipe

As we leave our property, we drive past row after row of cherry trees. For the last couple of months each year, every trip is spent peering through the trees, judging the growth and abundance of the year’s cherry crop and, most importantly, checking if they will be ripe for Christmas. To not eat cherries at Christmas is unthinkable, so I had to include them in this delicious finish to our Christmas menu.

This rich chocolate fudge Christmas wreath looks a bit fussy to make, but it couldn’t be easier. It is rich and chocolatey, so a little goes
a very long way.

I live surrounded by apple orchards, so this is the perfect festive salad for my family. I buy my apples and juice from a roadside stall not two minutes from my home — but you can get yours at the supermarket. This salad is fresh and light, perfect for a hot summer feast.

Take the cooking outside this Christmas and prepare the heart of this summery Christmas lunch on the barbecue.

Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years.

Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for gnocchi that taste homemade.

GrandItalian’s delicious range of gnocchi iscarefully crafted by following the mosttraditional recipes for a gnocchi thattastes homemade.

Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for gnocchi that taste homemade.

Salmon is one of the best sources of beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids. These healthy fats are vital for brain function, memory, and they also support a healthy immune system. Omega-3s are very nourishing for the skin and joints and have a potent anti-inflammatory action.

Sausage rolls are a terrific meal for kids to get involved with and make. If you use the right kind of pastry, they can also be a nutrient-dense meal. In this recipe I’ve used a store-bought wholemeal spelt flour puff pastry. When you’re buying pastry, look for a puff pastry made with butter instead of those made with refined vegetable oils.

This dish is packed full of delicious fresh ingredients and a fun construction process for the kids to enjoy.

How about a delicious and filling pasta bake that the kids can make with minimal help? This pasta bake literally comes together in about 5 mins in one dish, and doesn’t involve boiling water, so it’s safe for little helpers. Mix and bake. That’s all there is to it.